However, he started to feel lethargic in 2019 and developed a kidney stone. Hemsworth learned that kidney stones can be caused by a buildup of a certain chemical compound found in nuts, spinach, legumes, and bran. He was consuming these foods in epic proportions to maintain his energy levels for his intensive training schedule. Unfortunately, he felt the need to reintroduce animal proteins into his diet.

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Kristen Bell followed a vegan diet up until she became pregnant with her first child in 2012. “During my first pregnancy, I was working and it felt like I needed more calories. I was pretty conscious of it,” she told Today.

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Bell never went back to full veganism and decided to become a vegetarian instead, but she still sings the praises of a vegan lifestyle for its effects on the body and the environment.

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Channing Tatum was married to Jenna Dawson for 10 years. Dawson was a longtime vegetarian who went vegan during their marriage. She said that Tatum tried it out for a while, but just couldn’t make it work.

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“The guy doesn’t like vegetables, which makes it tough,” she told Women’s Health. Tatum gave it the old college try for six months before returning to his normal diet.

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Zooey Deschanel’s sister, ‘Bones’ star Emily Deschanel, has been a dedicated vegan since high school. Zooey was influenced by her sister’s lifestyle and tried out veganism herself.

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Unfortunately, she couldn’t make it work. She told Health.com that she has too many food allergies, including wheat and soy, and struggled to consume enough calories with her limited food sources.

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Jared Leto -

Jared Leto told Rolling Stone magazine in 2016 that he credits his youthful appearance to his plant-based diet. However, he also admitted to bending the rules of his strict vegan diet at times.

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Jared Leto - “I’m actually a ‘cheagan’ — a cheating vegan,” he explained. “I don’t eat meat ever. But if someone’s mom made a cookie and handed it to me, I’d probably take a bite, or if I’m in Alaska and there’s wild salmon out of the river, I’d probably eat it.” So, not really a vegan then...

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Simon Cowell switched to a plant-based diet to improve his health in 2017. He cut out a lot of foods he felt were doing him harm, such as meat, dairy, wheat, and sugar. It seemed to work for him! He told The Sun, “It was way easier than you may think. Like, I used to have yogurt in the morning and I changed it to almond milk yogurts. I have almond milk in my tea.”

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Sadly, Cowell broke his back in a motorbike accident in 2020 and had to undergo a long and painful recovery. During this time, he allowed himself to indulge in comforting English classics like his wife’s cottage pie.

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Ellen DeGeneres - The 'Ellen' host was one of the most famous vegans on the planet for years and is beloved by PETA. But that's just where the story begins.

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Ellen DeGeneres - She had a section of her website dedicated to veganism for a while, but it was later taken down. Her vegan fan base became agitated when she began working with the brand CoverGirl, which tests on animals, and when she released a shoe line that used leather.

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Ellen DeGeneres - In 2012, she let it slip that she eats eggs from her neighbor's yard. She later confirmed that she was no longer following a strict vegan diet.

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In August 2013, Samuel L. Jackson became vegan, reportedly because he wanted to "live forever."

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Jackson landed the role of George Washington Williams in the 2016 movie 'The Legend of Tarzan' but was told he had to gain 20 lbs (9 kg).

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Jackson had lost 40 lbs (18 kg) after becoming vegan, so in order to gain the weight back for his role he began eating meat again in 2015.

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Natalie Portman - The actress is among the more outspoken vegans in the world, going on TV shows to promote the lifestyle. She even made a documentary called 'Eating Animals' in 2017.

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But in 2011, when the star was pregnant, she revealed that her cravings for dairy became overwhelming. Portman was very public about her change of diet at the time.

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Natalie Portman - Portman came back to veganism after her pregnancy, and is back on the circuit to promote the ethical plant-based lifestyle.

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Carrie Underwood - The country star was a dedicated vegan for years, but certain life events softened her approach to the diet.

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Carrie Underwood - Underwood ate dairy and eggs during her pregnancy but said she'd returned to veganism afterward. That's not exactly how it worked out...

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Carrie Underwood - Since then, she has described herself as "95% vegan."

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Anne Hathaway - Anne Hathaway was a strict vegan for years, but, much like Samuel L. Jackson, a role posed a challenge to her diet.

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Anne Hathaway - Wearing a 40 lbs (18 kg) spacesuit for the 2014 movie 'Interstellar' was a challenge for Hathaway. She said she simply felt weak and unwell during the grueling shoot and eventually caved. She started to eat fish and felt the benefits almost immediately.

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Hathaway gave up veganism during the film and hasn't looked back. She now eats what she feels her body is asking for.

Sources: (Us Weekly) (Vegan Food and Living) (Harper's Bazaar)

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Kristen Bell -

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Bell never went back to full veganism and decided to become a vegetarian instead, but she still sings the praises of a vegan lifestyle for its effects on the body and the environment.

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Channing Tatum -

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“The guy doesn’t like vegetables, which makes it tough,” she told Women’s Health. Tatum gave it the old college try for six months before returning to his normal diet.

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Zooey Deschanel -

Zooey Deschanel’s sister, ‘Bones’ star Emily Deschanel, has been a dedicated vegan since high school. Zooey was influenced by her sister’s lifestyle and tried out veganism herself.

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Unfortunately, she couldn’t make it work. She told Health.com that she has too many food allergies, including wheat and soy, and struggled to consume enough calories with her limited food sources.

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Jared Leto -

Jared Leto told Rolling Stone magazine in 2016 that he credits his youthful appearance to his plant-based diet. However, he also admitted to bending the rules of his strict vegan diet at times.

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Simon Cowell -

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Ellen DeGeneres - The 'Ellen' host was one of the most famous vegans on the planet for years and is beloved by PETA. But that's just where the story begins.

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Ellen DeGeneres - In 2012, she let it slip that she eats eggs from her neighbor's yard. She later confirmed that she was no longer following a strict vegan diet.

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Samuel L. Jackson -

In August 2013, Samuel L. Jackson became vegan, reportedly because he wanted to "live forever."

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Samuel L. Jackson -

Jackson landed the role of George Washington Williams in the 2016 movie 'The Legend of Tarzan' but was told he had to gain 20 lbs (9 kg).

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Samuel L. Jackson -

Jackson had lost 40 lbs (18 kg) after becoming vegan, so in order to gain the weight back for his role he began eating meat again in 2015.

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Natalie Portman - The actress is among the more outspoken vegans in the world, going on TV shows to promote the lifestyle. She even made a documentary called 'Eating Animals' in 2017.

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Natalie Portman -

But in 2011, when the star was pregnant, she revealed that her cravings for dairy became overwhelming. Portman was very public about her change of diet at the time.

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Natalie Portman - Portman came back to veganism after her pregnancy, and is back on the circuit to promote the ethical plant-based lifestyle.

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Carrie Underwood - The country star was a dedicated vegan for years, but certain life events softened her approach to the diet.

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Carrie Underwood - Underwood ate dairy and eggs during her pregnancy but said she'd returned to veganism afterward. That's not exactly how it worked out...

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Carrie Underwood - Since then, she has described herself as "95% vegan."

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Anne Hathaway - Anne Hathaway was a strict vegan for years, but, much like Samuel L. Jackson, a role posed a challenge to her diet.

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Hathaway gave up veganism during the film and hasn't looked back. She now eats what she feels her body is asking for.

Sources: (Us Weekly) (Vegan Food and Living) (Harper's Bazaar)

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Celebrities who quit veganism

These stars ultimately decided that strict veganism wasn't for them

23/04/23 | StarsInsider

CELEBRITY Diets

Times are changing and strict veganism is not as fashionable as it once was. More and more celebrities are renouncing their die-hard vegan lifestyle for a diet that's predominantly plant-based, but not quite as restrictive. These days, the focus has moved to ethically- and sustainably-sourced food products, reducing the impact on the environment, and improving health without feeling guilty or demonizing food.

Some stars are evolving along with society's changing ideas and deciding to soften their approach to their diets. Others simply hate vegetables! Click through this gallery to see which famous faces went from vegan to not-so-vegan.